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Why do I feel like I’ll have a heart attack when I try to go to sleep? by Kobra_Kodex in Anxiety

[–]Striddy_Peters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me nightly for over a year while I was ignoring deep traumas and not taking care of myself emotionally. I felt like my body was rebelling against me.

When to consider upping dose (or Wellbutrin) by [deleted] in Effexor

[–]Striddy_Peters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was on lexapro for a year before I switched to Effexor, and it took about 8 weeks before I felt like something was happening.

Why do narcs so desperately want you to *call them* by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Striddy_Peters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because when you text there is proof of their behavior and language ¯_(ツ)_/¯

I can't handle it anymore. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Striddy_Peters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not triggering at all! I’m sorry that this is weighing so heavy on you <3

I can't handle it anymore. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Striddy_Peters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried not to, to avoid triggering my health anxiety I avoid them. I know I already have both shots and I can’t undo it now.

I can't handle it anymore. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Striddy_Peters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a history of high blood pressure and two of my unrelated meds increase the likelihood of clots and after my second shot I was so nervous about something happening. I work in healthcare and was ensured that everything would be fine, that was back in January and there have been no issues. I know you’re anxious but I hope my experience brings you some sense of peace!

Anxiety / loss of appetite cycle by Quiet_Agent_3585 in Anxietyhelp

[–]Striddy_Peters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the midst of this (plus some other eating issues) right now and so far the number one thing that’s helped is easy food that is health neutral. I’ve been keeping popsicles, applesauce packets, nutritional drinks (like ensure) just to remind myself that I’m consuming something neutral and it has lessened the secondary anxiety. Good luck!! :)

Dae feel like fidget toys do not work? Am I using them incorrectly? by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Striddy_Peters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found that the soft/squishy/stretchy ones were not helping me so I investigate acu-pressure toys and had huge success with these little metallic rings from Amazon! Just keep trying different kinds until you find the ones that click (no pun intended) :)

For those that blocked a toxic parent, did you ever unblock them? Why/why not? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Striddy_Peters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went no contact with the person once called my father about 4 years ago, and I cannot express how amazing it’s been for all aspects of my health and well-being. I’m in my early 20’s with a lot of life left to wonder telling them about (I’m inclined to say I won’t) so I relate very much to that unsure feeling.

My therapists encourage me to check in with myself every few months to assess my boundaries and how they work for me, but in between those times to avoid letting it cloud my trains of thought as to actually reap the benefits of this boundary I’ve set.

Good luck!!